Although it doesn’t have the staying power of say, the Parthenon, the Portland Greek Festival is certainly a time-honored tradition in our city. It returns for the 71st time, Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Admission is $5 (for guests 12 and over) and utilizes a contact-less wristband system where you are able to load funds via an online platform. The celebration’s roots trace back to the late 1800s, when Greek immigrants settled in the PNW and worked in the fishing, lumber, and railroad industries.
Today, their vibrant culture and cuisine is shared with 15,000 guests annually at what’s become an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Dine on gyros and loukoumades, watch traditional folk dances, take a tour of the church, and explore the artifacts at the Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum.
Parking is available on surrounding streets, with a limited number of handicap spaces in the annex lot.